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This practice note provides guidance on how to interpret and apply building and plumbing regulatory requirements, supporting consistent compliance and best‑practice outcomes.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Registered builders in Victoria must meet key regulatory obligations, including holding required insurance, notifying the relevant building surveyor at mandatory stages, stopping work when directed, and complying with Directions to Fix and Dispute
Created: 30 Jun 2026
The Victorian Government has amended the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, taking effect on 15 April 2026 to improve cash flow and fairness on jobsites. Key updates include a new statutory framework for performance
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to calculate the cost of building work (CoW) for Victorian building permit applications, including new rules effective from 26 November 2025 and how they impact the Building Permit Levy. This guide explains required cost breakdowns,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Guide to EPS concrete validation covering testing, density checks and compliance requirements for assessing safety in Victoria’s buildings.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Options if a respondent doesn’t pay the amount claimed or respond | Building and Plumbing Commission
This outlines the legal recourse available to construction claimants in Victoria under the Security of Payment (SOP) Act when a respondent fails to pay a progress claim or provide a payment schedule. Key options detailed include exercising a lien
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Domestic builder classes of registration outlining categories and scope of domestic building work for registration and compliance.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Research on balcony water leakage examining causes, risks and solutions to improve durability and compliance in residential buildings.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
A person registered in the class of Building Inspector (Pool safety) is responsible for carrying out all the functions of a swimming pool and spa inspector
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Research on moisture-related disputes analysing causes, impacts and trends to improve building quality and reduce issues in Victoria.
Created: 30 Jun 2026